This story truly sickens me. I live in NYC and my bf used to live right by this neighborhood. It is a very sad day when a child can hardly walk a block without being approached by a sicko and this happening. And yes, what terrible luck for this boy to choose to get directions from probably the ONE person in the entire neighborhood that would do such a thing. Heartbreaking.

Also edited to add we simply MUST bring back the death penalty in this state. I was born and raised in NY and am truly ashamed that we can't do better than this. This monster who did this should not be allowed to live another day. What is wrong with us for allowing him to?!